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Manoir Mauvide-Genest

Interpretation site - History and society - Architecture and Design

Tourist region: Québec City & Area

1451 chemin Royal
Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec G0A 3W0

Telephone: 418 829-2630
Fax: 418 829-0734
Telephone for group reservations:
418 829-2630

SMQ code: 1342

Website: http://www.manoirmauvidegenest.com/

Hours

Seasonal
May 1st to Sept 6: 10 am to 5 pm every day
Sept 7 to October 11th: Tuesday to Sunday (incl)
Groups with reservation from May 1st to October 31st

Regular rates

Guided tour: Adult: 8$; 3rd Age-Student: 4$;
child: 2 $ (6-12 years) ; Family: 15 $
  • Group rates
  • Packages available

To discover, see and do...

The Manoir Mauvide-Genest, located in Saint-Jean on the Île d'Orléans, is a Quebec interpretation site on the seigniorial regime of Nouvelle-France. The only one of its kind in North America , it is part of the network of historic monuments in Quebec. The building still shows the structures under Louis XV reign and paints a detailed picture of the live of landlord on Île d'Orléans in the XVIIIth century. Visitors discover the furniture and costumes depicting life in New France, through guided or unguided tours and multimedia show.

Heritage classification

  • National historic site (Canada)
  • Historic monument (Quebec)
  • Historic site (Quebec)

Activities or attractions nearby

-Direct access to the St. Lawrence river for walk
-Artisanal bakery (1 km)
-Fruits and vegetables and others local products directly from the farm

Reception (languages)

Exhibitions: French, English
Guided tours: French, English

Services

  • Parking
  • Sales counter
  • Picnic area

For groups:
  • Hours adapted to groups
  • Room (space) rental
  • Parking (buses)
  • Packages available
  • Other service(s): Rental of rooms for entertainin and special events

Capacity

Self-guided tours: 50 people
Guided tours: 50 people
Number of exhibitions: 1
Number of sites to visit: 1 Seignorial Manor of the Nouvelle-France, the latest one in Canada, 1 Nouvelle-France garden: explanation of medicinal, aromatic plants, vegetables
For more information on the region and local attractions, consult the Québec City and Area Tourism Association Website.
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